39842 ZIP Code
Dawson, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39842 |
| City/Town: | Dawson |
| County: | Calhoun |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,737 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,907 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,213 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,556 |
| Median Home Value: | $93,800 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7600, -84.4300 |
Population Information (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,737 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,915 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,822 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 441 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 647 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 491 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 540 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 570 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 800 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 979 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 853 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 533 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 470 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 854 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 419 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 140 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $93,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $711 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,556 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,733 | 76.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 823 | 23.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,474 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,259 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,048 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 342 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 546 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,949 | 38.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,252 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 306 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 339 | 6.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 314 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,907 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,928 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,232 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,213 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,068 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,696 | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 307 | 10.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,936 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,899 | 70.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 559 | 20.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 238 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,479 | 32.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,908 | 63.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 106 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 204 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 40 | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 229 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 238 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 188 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 363 | 13.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 162 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 270 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 331 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 374 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 417 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 383 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 323 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 77 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 33 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,926 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 388 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 219 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 93 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 180 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 282 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 123 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 279 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 290 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 115 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 188 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 555 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 145 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 161 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 270 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,898 | 76.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,797 | 36.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,722 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,463 | 18.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,996 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,000 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 563 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 12.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 24 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 804 | 29.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,635 | 74.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 15 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 163 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 96 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 42 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 27 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 81 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 497 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 200 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 275 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 572 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 462 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 512 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 400 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 400 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 130 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 588 | 16.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 177 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 791 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,101 | 59.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 417 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 61 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 496 | 18.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,010 | 73.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 340 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 778 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,067 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 548 | 20.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 634 | 43.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 159 | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 156 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 177 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 69 | 4.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 82 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $987 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $442 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $711 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.38 |
Households (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,733 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,065 | 39.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 302 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 364 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,119 | 40.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 954 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,001 | 36.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,023 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,364 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,218 | 40.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 206 | 6.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 190 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,268 | 41.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,813 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 149 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 11.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 843 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 473 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 148 | 8.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,827 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 417 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,361 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,050 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 46 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 542 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 462 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,083 | 91.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 441 | 5.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 145 | 32.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 296 | 67.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 54 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,534 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 203 | 6766.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 203 | 6766.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 203 | 6766.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 700.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 400.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 96 | 3200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 566.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,296 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,931 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 365 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 269 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 30 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 54 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39842 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,733 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,319 | 84.9% | 89.4% |
Dawson, GA39842